Appalachian Fiddler Albert Hash: The Last Leaf on the Tree
Author:   Malcolm L. Smith ,  Edwin Lacy
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
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9781476676425


Pages:   204
Publication Date:   23 April 2020
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Format:   Paperback
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Appalachian Fiddler Albert Hash: The Last Leaf on the Tree


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World-class luthier and renowned guitarist Wayne Henderson calls Albert Hash ""a real folk hero."" A virtuoso fiddler from the Blue Ridge, Hash built more than 300 fiddles in his lifetime, recorded numerous times with a variety of bands and inspired countless instrument makers and musicians in the mountains of rural Southwest Virginia near the North Carolina border. His biography is the story of a resourceful, humble man who dedicated his life to his art, community and Appalachian musical heritage.

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Author:   Malcolm L. Smith ,  Edwin Lacy
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:   McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.272kg
ISBN:  

9781476676425


ISBN 10:   1476676429
Pages:   204
Publication Date:   23 April 2020
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Temporarily unavailable   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents Foreword by Wayne Henderson Introduction by Malcolm L. Smith One—A Young Genius on Whitetop Mountain Two—An Appalachian Upbringing Three—Clocks, Machines and “Govn’ment Work” Four—Eric Clapton’s Guitar Five—The Grooming of a Banjo Player Six—Bringing Whitetop to the World Seven—The Last Leaf on the Tree Eight—The Legacy of Albert Hash Appendix I: Discography: Albert Hash Appendix II: List of Tunes Recorded by Albert Hash (from Kilby Spencer) Chapter Notes Bibliography Index

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“This book has a charm and readability that make it difficult to put down”—Old Time News


This book has a charm and readability that make it difficult to put down --Old Time News


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Malcolm L. Smith is a professor and musician from rural Virginia who is a frequent writer about Appalachian culture and old time music. His work has appeared in countless publications including Sing Out! Magazine and the Old Time Herald. Edwin Lacy is an old-time musician and Presbyterian minister from the Blue Ridge, currently living in Ellicott City, Maryland.

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